As flu cases surge across Britain, it can be difficult to distinguish the illness from a common cold. New NHS figures highlight the growing pressure, with the number of patients in hospital beds with ...

A mutated 'super flu' is behind one of the UK's toughest flu seasons in years, with soaring cases hitting the NHS hard ahead of Christmas. The health service warned it is heading for an 'unprecedented ...

Chances are you know someone coughing and spluttering - hopefully not directly on you - right now. There are lots of coughs and colds doing the rounds. But why now, how do you know if it's a cold, ...

A "bitingly cold snap" is set to intensify pressure on NHS hospitals, the Health Secretary has cautioned, as freezing conditions sweep across the UK. Amber snow warnings are in place for northern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The NHS is coming under strain due to a rapid rise in the number of 'super flu' patients. (Alamy) (Jeff Moore, PA Images) The NHS ...

What causes the flu and what causes a cold? Colds and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses. “Colds are primarily caused by viruses, with rhinovirus being the most ...

The winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, leaving many people wondering whether their symptoms indicate a common cold or influenza. While both conditions affect the respiratory ...